Transportation
Japan’s bullet trains to debut private pods with 5G wifi windows, “invisible audio bubbles”
The compartments have “personal sound zones” with noise-cancelling technology embedded in the seats, and wifi-infused glass that promises interruption-free streaming and video calls.
Bipartisan bill aims to make transit and rail as easy to permit as highways
The Modal Parity in Permitting Act aims to reduce a “structural disadvantage in the permitting process” and level the playing field between transit, rail and highway projects.
Seattle's Pioneer Square to become pedestrian zone during World Cup
The city will restrict car traffic and street parking in areas around Lumen Field on match days.
Study: Pavement covers 40% of Phoenix
A new study reveals how ultrafine particles emitted by pavement worsen air quality.
Huntsville wants to be a key Southern player in intercity rail
The Alabama city is commissioning a study to assess the potential for 'Amtrak-like' connections to Nashville, Atlanta, and other Southern cities.
Judge saves DC bike lanes
A federal judge ordered the Federal Highway Administration to stop a planned removal of bike lanes, saying the government provided no evidence that they would have a negative impact on traffic or safety.
Waymo says blocking bike lanes is 'normal practice'
The company says riders expect to be picked up and dropped off next to the curb, even if they're illegally blocking bike lanes.
NYC e-bike injury study highlights 'critical infrastructure deficiencies'
The sharp rise in e-mobility injuries points to a need for safer roads, not more punitive laws.
Dallas transit to invest up to $71.5M in upgraded bus shelters
The new shelters will feature solar-powered lighting and materials designed to protect riders from extreme weather.
Houston's pedestrian promenade on track to be ready for World Cup crowds
The city is transforming seven downtown blocks along a light rail line into a car-free zone focused on outdoor dining and entertainment.
Miami promised a 'Better Bus Network.' Riders say it hasn't delivered.
Ridership on Miami-Dade Transit dropped by 2%-10% every month between October and December 2025.
Finland opens world's longest multimodal, car-free bridge
The last of three new Crown Bridges connects island suburbs with Helsinki's city center via walking and biking paths and a light rail system.
Tucson plans to keep free transit despite budget shortfall
Tucson's buses have been fare-free since March 2020.
Boston budget proposal kills funding for dozens of road safety projects
Mayor Wu's FY2027 budget eliminates or reduces funding for multiple unbuilt street safety projects.
Omaha's 400 shared e-bikes are now free to all residents
Before eliminating fares for locals, the Heartland system only recovered 10%-15% of its operating costs through fare revenue.
Federal road safety plan focuses on enforcement, driver behavior
A new initiative from the NHTSA calls for the increased use of tech to combat risky driving.
DOT withholds $73M from New York over immigrant trucking licenses
The Trump administration is requiring states to revoke the CDLs of non-domiciled drivers without proof of citizenship or risk losing federal funds.
California robotaxi rides surged by 500% in 19 months
Californians took over 1.2 million rides in autonomous taxis in December.
Tesla 'completely' redacts robotaxi crash reports
Reports submitted to the NHTSA also reveal differences in the types of crashes Tesla cars are involved in as opposed to its competitors.
Transit Scheduling 101: Headway based operations
In this final installment of Transit Scheduling 101, we probe the purpose of a transit schedule… and when ditching one is the surprising key to delivering Good Transit.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
Montrose County
Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)
The Pocatello Development Authority
